Crime in West Kensington: statistics, rates and trends
1,051 crimes were recorded in West Kensington in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Kensington at a glance
- Crime trends in West Kensington
- Types of crime in West Kensington
- West Kensington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Kensington
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Kensington
- Population and deprivation in West Kensington
- Questions about crime in West Kensington
- About this data
1,051 crimes were recorded in West Kensington in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 357 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Kensington has the 921st highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Kensington | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,051 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.2 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,207 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Kensington was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,386 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (995). Over the whole period it fell 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,051 | 114.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,060 | 115.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,074 | 116.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,175 | 127.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 995 | 108.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,386 | 150.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,295 | 140.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,104 | 119.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,289 | 140.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 107 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Kensington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other theft, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+33%) and anti-social behaviour (+28%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 357 | 38.8 | 2.53 | +28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 27.6 | 0.81 | -16% |
| Other theft | 93 | 10.1 | 1.58 | +19% |
| Drugs | 57 | 6.2 | 1.89 | +33% |
| Burglary | 50 | 5.4 | 1.54 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 5.4 | 1.10 | -2% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.0 | 0.37 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 2.8 | 1.67 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.7 | 2.11 | -20% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.6 | 1.21 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.4 | 1.45 | +160% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in West Kensington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Kensington recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in West Kensington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Kensington recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Kensington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Kensington recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Kensington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Kensington recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Kensington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Kensington recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Kensington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Kensington recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Kensington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Kensington recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Kensington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Kensington recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Kensington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Kensington recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Kensington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Kensington recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Kensington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Kensington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Kensington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Kensington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Kensington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Kensington recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Kensington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Kensington recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Kensington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Kensington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Kensington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmore | 792 | 105.4 | -8% |
| Lillie | 622 | 119.7 | +5% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,911 | 126.7 | +11% |
| Walham Green | 1,726 | 186.4 | +63% |
| Munster | 877 | 71.9 | -37% |
| Brook Green | 855 | 94.6 | -17% |
| Fulham Town | 822 | 101.1 | -11% |
| Hammersmith Broadway | 1,676 | 273.7 | +140% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in West Kensington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Telephone Place | 157 |
| On or near North End Road | 73 |
| On or near Fane Street | 67 |
| On or near Empress Place | 47 |
| On or near Challoner Street | 46 |
| On or near Ivatt Place | 43 |
| On or near May Street | 40 |
| On or near Challoner Crescent | 35 |
| On or near Baron'S Court Road | 34 |
| On or near Beaumont Crescent | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Kensington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 357 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 282 | 26.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 201 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
West Kensington has an estimated population of 9,207. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Kensington sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Kensington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.5% |
| Private rented homes | 42.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is West Kensington a safe place to live?
West Kensington recorded 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in West Kensington?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (254).
Is crime in West Kensington going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Kensington was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,051 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,060 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Kensington?
West Kensington is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to West Kensington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.